Designation of Heads of Integrated Police Forces
- The Chief of Constabulary appoints the heads of the various Integrated Police Forces.
- Heads must be officers from the Philippine Constabulary.
Jurisdiction and Functions of Integrated Police Forces
- These forces maintain peace, enforce laws, and ensure public safety within their respective provincial and city territories.
- Powers include crime prevention, arrest, investigation, and prosecution of offenders.
Operational Control and Direction
- The Philippine Constabulary has operational control and supervision over the Integrated Police Forces.
- The Integrated Forces remain civilian components, not military units, except during emergencies as directed by the President.
Scope of Operational Control
- Control includes tactical and strategic deployment, personnel training, and management of resources.
- The Philippine Constabulary has authority over equipment, facilities, and force utilization.
Administrative Control and Supervision
- Initially, administrative matters remain with existing local agencies and officials.
- Such matters include appointments, promotions, disciplinary actions, salaries, benefits, and logistics.
- Administrative actions require recommendations from the head of the Integrated Police.
- In conflicts, operational control supersedes administrative control.
Transfer of Administrative Control to Philippine Constabulary
- Within one to two years, administrative control and supervision are transferred to the Philippine Constabulary.
- Transfer includes personnel, records, funds, properties, and resources.
- No removal or diversion of resources allowed before transfer.
Funding of Integrated Police Forces
- Cities and municipalities must contribute at least 18% of their annual gross income for force maintenance.
- The National Government provides subsidies to ensure minimum salary standards and equipment modernization.
Interim Funding for Integration Activities
- An initial fund of eleven million pesos is authorized for integration support from government unreleased appropriations for 1974.
- Unused funds are allowed for carryover to succeeding years.
Protection Against Salary Reduction
- Implementation cannot result in salary reductions except for lawful cause.
Rulemaking Authority
- The Chief of Constabulary, with the Secretary of National Defense's approval, shall issue necessary rules for implementation.
Penal Provisions
- Obstruction or interference with the implementation incurs imprisonment from 3 to 6 years and fines of P5,000 to P10,000.
- Public officers offending face additional lifetime disqualification from public office.
Repealing Clause
- Repeals or modifies inconsistent laws, including Republic Act No. 4864 and amended city charters of affected cities.
Effectivity
- The decree takes effect immediately upon approval.